Dear Tower-
Definitely a 3rd opinion, but quickly. My husband's poorly differentiated SCC tumor in the back of his throat turned into a very aggressive attack that required chem.\/rad treatment by the time decisions were made.
Dry mouth/ fatigue are difficult but he is cancer free now after 39 rads and a 9-week period of chem simultaneously.
We live in San Diego, but found an oncologist nurse who knew doctors at Sloan-Kettering for our 3rd opinion. They agreed with our 2nd opinion team - with whom we chose treatment.
Good luck!